Instagram launches new stickers, multi-author story for Diwali; Know how to use

New Delhi: Instagram on Monday launched three new stickers for Diwali to encourage its users to connect with their friends and family. Whenever the people will post stories using the stickers, these will also be visible to their followers in a Diwali special multi-author story. According to the company, the stickers are visible from yesterday night and the multi-author story will be live from tonight.

These new stickers are a part of Instagram’s global campaign for Diwali called #ShareYourLight. They have been created in collaboration with a Bengaluru-based illustrator, muralist and pattern designer Neethi.

To use the stickers, a user just needs to capture or upload content to a story and select the sticker tool from the top navigation bar. Now, under the featured section, one will see the three new Diwali themed stickers and then place the same on a story.

Instagram says that the new stickers have started rolling out to all users starting November 1. The multi-author story feature will go live starting Tuesday, November 2.

How to use Instagram Diwali-special stickers

Step-1: Open Instagram app on your phone, capture and upload content to your Story.

Step-2: Tap on the ‘stickers’ icon from the top navigation bar.

Step-3: Select and add the new Diwali-themed stickers to your Story. You can tap on the sticker to see the other colour variations.

Step-4: Tap on Your Stories to post on your profile or you can choose to share them with your Close Friends.

Earlier, Instagram announced that all users now have access to its Link Sticker feature in Insta Stories.

Link stickers are now available to all users regardless of verification status or number of followers.

New accounts and accounts that repeatedly share things like hate speech and misinformation, or other content that violates Instagram’s Community Guidelines will not have access to the Link sticker.

(With inputs from IANS)